Police Officer

City of Wilmington

Contact Information

Address:

Website:

• www.applytoserve.com

Application Deadline:

• 12/03/19
• @ 4:00 PM

Salary:

• Starting: $58,561 ($60,025 as of 5/1/20)

Sworn Officers:

• 22 (14 Full-Time; 8 Part-Time)

City Population:

• 5,735

Position Details

Please visit:

http://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill/onthejob_apprenticeship.asp

All applicants must meet the following minimum requirements established by the City of Wilmington: 

• U.S. citizenship;  
• No felony convictions;
• Possess a valid state-issued driver's license with good driving record;
• Must be a minimum of 21 years of age and UNDER 35 years of age at the time of application unless otherwise exempt by State Statute 65 ILCS 5/10-2.1-6;
• Possess a high school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent;
• Possess a valid NIPSTA card – OR - equivalent criteria as per the State standard, issued within 12 months of the written exam date (December 14, 2019);
• POWER Test Cards issued by NIPSTA, Triton College or Joliet Junior College will be accepted. 
• Applicants must present the POWER Test card NO LATER than the written exam date (December 14, 2019).
• Successfully pass a written examination with a minimum passing score of 70% on each of the (4) sections;
• Successfully complete an oral interview with the Board of Police Commission;
• Successfully complete a background investigation, polygraph, and psychological testing;
• Successfully complete a medical physical, to include drug and alcohol screening; 
• Pay a $45.00 non-refundable application processing fee.

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